Talladega Superspeedway - Day 3

Talladega Superspeedway - Day 3

Aaron's 499 - Qualifying

John Harrelson

Vehicles with the NASCAR Air Titan drying machines attempt to dry the track after qualifying was canceled for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 4, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

Vehicles with the NASCAR Air Titan drying machines attempt to dry the track after qualifying was canceled for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 4, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

Aaron's 499 - Qualifying

Tom Pennington

Vehicles with the NASCAR Air Titan drying machines attempt to dry the track after qualifying was canceled for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 4, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

Vehicles with the NASCAR Air Titan drying machines attempt to dry the track after qualifying was canceled for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 4, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

Aaron's 499 - Qualifying

Tom Pennington

Vehicles with the NASCAR Air Titan drying machines attempt to dry the track after qualifying was canceled for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 4, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

Vehicles with the NASCAR Air Titan drying machines attempt to dry the track after qualifying was canceled for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 4, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

Aaron's 499 - Qualifying

Jared Wickerham

Carl Edwards, driver of the #99 Fastenal Ford, poses with his pole award during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 4, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama. Edwards was awarded the pole based off of his practice lap time due to qualifying being canceled due to inclimate weather.

Carl Edwards, driver of the #99 Fastenal Ford, poses with his pole award during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 4, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama. Edwards was awarded the pole based off of his practice lap time due to qualifying being canceled due to inclimate weather.

Aaron's 499 - Qualifying

Tom Pennington

Crew members wait with the #10 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet, driven by Danica Patrick, in the garage area as rain delayed qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 4, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama. Sprint Cup qualifying was officially canceled due to inclimate weather.

Crew members wait with the #10 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet, driven by Danica Patrick, in the garage area as rain delayed qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 4, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama. Sprint Cup qualifying was officially canceled due to inclimate weather.

Aaron's 499 - Qualifying

Tom Pennington

Crew members push the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, driven by Dale Earnhardt Jr., through the garage area as rain delayed qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 4, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama. Sprint Cup qualifying was officially canceled due to inclimate weather.

Crew members push the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, driven by Dale Earnhardt Jr., through the garage area as rain delayed qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 4, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama. Sprint Cup qualifying was officially canceled due to inclimate weather.

Aaron's 499 - Qualifying

Tom Pennington

Crew members push the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, driven by Dale Earnhardt Jr., through the garage area as rain delayed qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 4, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama. Sprint Cup qualifying was officially canceled due to inclimate weather.

Crew members push the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, driven by Dale Earnhardt Jr., through the garage area as rain delayed qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 4, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama. Sprint Cup qualifying was officially canceled due to inclimate weather.

Aaron's 499 - Qualifying

Sean Gardner

Fans stand on a platform at the top of the grandstand to avoid standing in the rain during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 4, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama. Sprint Cup qualifying was officially canceled due to inclimate weather.

Fans stand on a platform at the top of the grandstand to avoid standing in the rain during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 4, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama. Sprint Cup qualifying was officially canceled due to inclimate weather.

Aaron's 499 - Qualifying

Jared C. Tilton

Crew members push the #9 Stanely Ford, driven by Marcos Ambrose (not pictured), through the garage area prior to qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 4, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

Crew members push the #9 Stanely Ford, driven by Marcos Ambrose (not pictured), through the garage area prior to qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 4, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

Aaron's 499 - Qualifying

Jared C. Tilton

Crew members push the #9 Stanely Ford, driven by Marcos Ambrose (not pictured), through the garage area prior to qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 4, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

Crew members push the #9 Stanely Ford, driven by Marcos Ambrose (not pictured), through the garage area prior to qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 4, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

Aaron's 499 - Qualifying

Jerry Markland

A view of vehicles on the track which are used with the NASCAR Air Titan drying machines which are prepared to be used to dry the track during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 4, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

A view of vehicles on the track which are used with the NASCAR Air Titan drying machines which are prepared to be used to dry the track during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 4, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

Aaron's 499 - Qualifying

Jerry Markland

A view of vehicles on the track which are used with the NASCAR Air Titan drying machines which are prepared to be used to dry the track during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 4, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

A view of vehicles on the track which are used with the NASCAR Air Titan drying machines which are prepared to be used to dry the track during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 4, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

Aaron's 499 - Qualifying

Jerry Markland

A view of vehicles on the track which are used with the NASCAR Air Titan drying machines which are prepared to be used to dry the track during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 4, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

A view of vehicles on the track which are used with the NASCAR Air Titan drying machines which are prepared to be used to dry the track during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 4, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

Aaron's 499 - Qualifying

Sean Gardner

Fans stand on a platform at the top of the grandstand to avoid standing in the rain during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 4, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

Fans stand on a platform at the top of the grandstand to avoid standing in the rain during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 4, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

Aaron's 499 - Qualifying

Patrick Smith

A race fan walks with an umbrella past campers and haulers parked on the infield during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 4, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama. Qualifying was canceled due to inclimate weather.

A race fan walks with an umbrella past campers and haulers parked on the infield during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 4, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama. Qualifying was canceled due to inclimate weather.